Casino Magic plans USD 15 million hotel and venue investment in Neuquén
The investment forms part of the infrastructure commitments tied to casino concession extensions in Neuquén.
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Reports
FGCC seizes 60 illegal slot machines from Cape Coral bingo venue
The action removes illegal slot machines from a venue that authorities said presented itself as a lawful bingo business.
Bally’s weighs asset sales and equity to address financing needs
Bally’s financing choices could affect its planned $4 billion Bronx casino project and its Las Vegas development rights.
Appointment
Jaime Vives Pinedo takes over Coljuegos presidency in Colombia
Coljuegos’ new president assumes oversight of authorised operators, illegal gambling enforcement and monitoring gambling revenue that funds healthcare.
Ghana Gaming Commission inaugurates Ho office in Volta Region
The new Volta Region office expands local enforcement capacity, raising compliance expectations for operators and betting shops there.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Tender
Coquimbo casino tender draws single bid from Octium-linked company
The sole bid leaves Chile's Coquimbo licence with an investment-fund-backed newcomer rather than an established casino operator, pending the SCJ's process.
Entain reports 7% first-half net gaming revenue growth to £2.55bn
Entain’s results show revenue growth alongside lower underlying EBITDA, with World Cup engagement helping offset higher UK gambling taxes.
NGX and Optimove partner to integrate CRM technology for Brazilian operators
The partnership adds CRM and campaign automation capabilities to NGX’s offering for Brazilian operators.
ASA ban on Midnite campaign over gambling escape message
The ruling signals that UK advertising rules treat gambling-as-escape messaging as a compliance risk for operators' campaigns.
AGCOM clarifies responsible gambling communication rules
The guidance distinguishes responsible gambling communications from prohibited advertising without adding obligations.
Kenya High Court partially lifts suspension of gambling licensing rules
Kenya's regulator can resume licensing under most provisions while higher fees remain suspended.
Acquisition
Galaxy Gaming reports Q2 revenue growth after Evolution ends acquisition deal
The termination fee and reported revenue growth inform investors about Galaxy’s finances and capacity to invest after the deal ended.
European Lotteries publication examines modernisation to 2035, with Scientific Games contribution
Lotteries weighing modernisation face differing digital maturity and regulatory constraints, so suppliers and operators must tailor technology strategies to each market.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees to acquire BetMakers for AU$267 million
The proposed acquisition could combine wagering operations and technology, but depends on shareholder, court, competition and authority approvals.
CasinoReviews.net reports gambling addiction searches across 199 US markets
The analysis compares gambling-related searches across markets and may inform regulators’ assessment of responsible-gambling disclosures.
BetWarrior receives LOTBA responsible-gambling training
LOTBA training adds responsible-gambling instruction for a licence holder since 2021.
Results
Analysts assess DraftKings, Penn and Inspired results and New York betting data
The analyst views provide operators and investors with assessments of company performance and New York betting trends.
Acquisition
Tabcorp agrees to acquire BetMakers
The definitive agreement would bring BetMakers technology into Tabcorp's horse-racing wagering operations.
Kenyan court pauses gambling licence fee and capital increases
Operators face fee increases and capital requirements paused pending the case's determination.
Red Rock Resorts exceeds revenue forecasts despite renovation disruption
Renovations at Green Valley Ranch and Sunset Station affected margins despite second-quarter revenue exceeding analyst forecasts.
Brazil expands remote gambling treatment capacity
Expanding SUS remote appointments increases treatment access after demand exceeded initial consultation capacity.
Acquisition
Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe completes acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The completed deal shifts ownership of a British Columbia casino property to an Indigenous buyer, changing the competitive landscape for operators in the province.
Health ministry expands gambling telehealth capacity to 100k consultations
The health ministry's expanded remote care offers confidential mental health support and psychosocial network access, including for relatives.
Illegal Russian online casinos lose market share to licensed bookmakers, data shows
The shift in traffic towards permit-holding operators could inform licensing and enforcement decisions as Russia considers legalising web-based casinos.
Tender
Madeira approves international tender for Funchal casino concession
The tender could determine which operator runs Casino do Funchal after the current concession expires.